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The EDFET Annual Report for the period ending 31 December 2016 is now available to download.

Welcome

The EDF Energy Trust, established in 2003, is an independent Charitable Trust, charity number 1099446. It was the first utility trust of its kind.

The Trust contributes to the relief of poverty with a particular focus on fuel poverty and helping families and individuals who are struggling to pay for their domestic supply of gas and electricity.

The Trust provides a significant difference to the lives of those in need by awarding grants to clear energy debts. In exceptional circumstances help is also available for energy efficient white goods and other priority debts. The Trust also funds charitable organisations to provide money and fuel debt services.

How we can Help

The EDF Energy Trust helps families and individuals living in fuel poverty, suffering or other distress who are struggling to pay their gas and/or electricity bill by awarding grants to clear those debts. The aim of the Trust is to give vulnerable individuals a fresh start and financial stability enabling them to remain free of fuel debts going forward.

In addition, the Trust also provides Further Assistance Payments to purchase energy efficient white goods and Bankruptcy/Debt Relief Order fees (DRO's). The Trust also offers grants to money/debt advice organisations to increase money and debt advice services in local communities.

Apply for a grant

Anyone seeking help from the Trust must fill in the Trust’s application form. Applicants are strongly recommended to seek money advice before applying.

Those requiring help to complete the form should contact a local advice agency. The Trust funds 2 advice agencies located in Southen England to provide money/debt advice and help submit quality applications to the Trust. Click here for details.

EDFET Money / Debt Advice Services

Need advice on how to clear your debts and manage your money? The EDF Energy Trust provides charitable funds to advice agencies to deliver specialist money / debt advice in local communities. Can they help you?